24th January 2025
Last week, Prospect House brought back the joy of Christmas to the grey skies of January with our first-ever staff pantomime. (Oh yes, we did!) Teachers from both the Lower and the Upper Schools came together to perform the ever-popular Jack and the Beanstalk.
The fun began long before the curtain rose. Backstage, staff haggled over roles – who would strut their stuff as the Dame, or rock the Fairy’s twinkle-toed tutu? After much debate (and a fair bit of “gentle encouragement”), the cast was finalised. And what a cast it was! Fridays in the autumn term quickly became rehearsal days with practices squeezed in after school then daily evening run-throughs in the two weeks leading up to the big night.
Mrs Gray threw herself into the role of the villainous Fleshcreep (Boo! Hiss!), rather too easily trading her usual sparkle and sunshine for a devilish grin and impressively menacing cackle! Meanwhile, the rest of the cast brought energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of laughter to their roles, as well as throwing some rather dubious shapes in the Backstreet Boys and Hero group dance routines!
The pantomime was not just a showcase of hidden talent but also a wonderful example of the school’s incredible sense of community. Without exception, all staff (teaching and non-teaching) willingly took part, if not on stage, then behind the scenes: from prop design and tech management to serving drinks and putting up the stage. It was truly a team effort.
The willingness of the staff to step out of their comfort zones – and occasionally make fools of themselves – brought joy to all. The children loved seeing their teachers in a new light and parents appreciated the effort that went into creating such as memorable event.
We cannot wait to start on next year’s performance! (Oh yes, we can!)
12th February 2025
Pupils from Years 5 and 6 took part in the annual Primary Maths Challenge back in November, and this week saw the finalists competing in the Bonus Round. The challenge is based around problem solving and focusses on developing reasoning skills. Our children were tenacious...
Kicking off the spring term production schedule was class 3W. They used the writing rainbow to tell the story of The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd Stanton combining the book being read in class this term with elements of their English curriculum. Through...
11th February 2025
At Prospect House, children can start playing instruments at a young age and we like to able to give them opportunities to showcase their dedication and talent. It was heartwarming at the recent Lower School Music Concert to witness the pride radiating from the audience...
We always enjoy having families at school together and this week, Year 1 and Year 2 had a fun Valentine’s Tea celebration with their loved ones. The children and adults wrote each other a valentine describing the ways in which their loved one is unique...
10th February 2025
Dukes Education held their tenth birthday celebration at the Royal Festival Hall this week. Over one thousand children from 25 schools (including us!) took part in a spectacular Festival of the Arts in aid of the Dukes Foundation. Our 75-strong senior choir (all of Year...
This week was Children’s Mental Health Week at Prospect House. Our Year 6 pupils truly stepped up as leaders demonstrating initiative, creativity, and teamwork. They planned and then delivered a fantastic range of wellbeing activities for the younger children across the school, really epitomising our...